1. Concussion Protocol Implementation Strategies and Next Steps

2. Background Information Concussion – Ministry of Education - PPM 158: Awareness Identification Management Prevention Training Ophea concussion template (minimum standard) Board Implementation - January 30, 2015 Page 2Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

3. Session Objectives This session will provide participants with the opportunity to: share board implementation strategies and resources; share board implementation challenges and solutions; network and participate in an open Q/A session. Page 3Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

4. Ophea Template 1. Strategies to raise concussion awareness with: - students, parents/guardians, community partners? 2.Board’s plan for ongoing concussion awareness and training for: -teachers (new and returning), students, parents/guardians? 3. Strategies implemented to create a culture of safety mindedness encompassing concussion prevention strategies? Page 4Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

5. Ophea Template (cont’d) 4.Procedures implemented re: concussion identification (no signs or symptoms), management (concussions that occur offsite and out of school time)? 5.Issues or concerns related to the implementation of school board policy. How have they been addressed? Page 5Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

6. Board Sharing – Process For each of the questions we will: Highlight a few “best practices” Review resources Participant sharing Question and answer forum Page 6Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

7. Concussion Awareness Strategies Students: o Concussion Education Program -e-modules for Grades 3,6,9 (HDSB) o Includes modules/scenes and a question asked o Student selects best answer from those provided o “Extra Information” and “Learn More” buttons o Modules include; Instructor’s Script with Answers, Discussion Points and Reference Guide. Parents/Guardians: postcard (HCDSB)* Page 7Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

8. Concussion Awareness Strategies (cont’d) Community Partners: o Physicians/Nurse practitioner – letter,* (Middlesex London Public Health) o Concussion Algorithm(Hamilton Public Health Services) * o Permit Holders – new requirement (TCDSB) Resources Participant Sharing? Page 8Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

9. Ongoing Concussion Awareness and Training Teachers: o Online module with tracking,(YCDSB); o Responsibility checklist for each member of the collaborative team (HCDSB); * Coaches: o Mandatory training for coaches (TDSB) * Page 9Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

10. Ongoing Concussion Awareness and Training (cont’d) Parents/Guardians: o Newsletter inserts and pamphlets (RCDSB) Students: o Information sheets and info-graphics; o Athlete and coach codes of conduct (TDSB) * Resources Participant Sharing? Page 10Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

11. Strategies to Promote a Culture of Safety Mindedness/Concussion Prevention Students: o Parachute Canada posters in all schools (TCDSB)*; o e-learning modules for all secondary coaches to share with students (HDSB) Parents/Guardians: o Concussion information added to Permission/consent to participate, recommend parents watch Dr. Evans video (YCDSB)* Resources Participant Sharing? Page 11Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

12. Board Concussion Identification Approaches If no signs or symptoms, removed from physical activity and monitored for 24 hours (TCDSB) (HDSB) (LCDSB) (HCDSB)(GEDSB) Post pictures of students with concussions, Trillium data-system used to track students with concussions (DSBN) Page 12Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

13. Implementation Challenges Parent/guardian compliance: refusing to keep concussed student home (TCDSB) Parent/guardian refusal to have child seen by medical doctor/nurse practitioner re: diagnosis (LDSB, DSBN) Chiropractor/athletic therapists/physiotherapists: roles in the management of concussion not diagnosis Page 13Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

14. Implementation Challenges (cont’d) Use of Student Information System to track and disseminate information to secondary school staff re: stage in Return to Lean/Return to Physical Activity processes – (SCDSB) Participant Sharing Page 14Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

15. Implementation Concerns Signature requirement in Appendix C-2 – Sample Tool to Identify a Suspected Concussion Appendix C-2 Quick Memory Function Assessment and young students and or students with special needs Playground incidents and professional judgment Outside providers of concussion training Concussions outside of school Page 15Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

16. Question and Answer Forum Questions ? Page 16Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015

17. Next Steps Opheacanada.ning.com –Links to presentation, handouts, resources and Q/A, posted to the PPM 158 Collaboration Ning homepage Ask the Expert – safety@ophea.net Page 17Niagara Concussion Summit, April 24, 2015